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- Oil 1 tbsp
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Large onion, very thinly sliced 1
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Butter, melted 25 gm
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Eggs 2
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Single cream 57 ml
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Nutmeg, ground 1/4 tsp
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Mature Cheddar cheese, grated 50 gm
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Salt and pepper to taste
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For the shortcrust pastry:
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Flour 250 gm
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Butter 110 gm
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Water 2 cup
- For the pastry, rub the butter into the flour with the fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
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Stir in the water and knead into a dough (it should not be sticky).
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Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a nonstick frying pan and cook the onion slices for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
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Roll out the pastry dough into a sheet.
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Cut into squares and use to line 4 patty tins.
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Brush with the melted butter.
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Lightly beat the eggs, cream and nutmeg together and season with the salt and pepper.
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Divide the onion slices between the pastry cases and top with the beaten egg mixture.
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Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese and bake at 190°C for 15-20 minutes.